Fear a' Bhàta (translated The boatman) is a Scots Gaelic song from the late 18th century, written by Sìne NicFhionnlaigh (Jean Finlayson) of Tong who was courting a young fisherman from Uig, Dòmhnall MacRath. The song captures the emotions that she endured during their courtship. The part of the story that is rarely told is that they were married not long after she composed the song. Lyrics There are many versions of the lyrics and of the melody: See also Ailein duinn Chì mi na mòrbheanna Gaelic music References External links Lyrics for full traditional version Lyrics for all versions Sìneag MacIntyre's rendition on the BBC website for learners of Gaelic Scottish songs 18th-century songs 18th century in Scotland Scottish Gaelic language Year of song unknown Scottish Gaelic poems